Observations Access
Provides on-demand access to accumulated observations stored in ~/.claude-mind/memory/observations.md.
File Location
code
~/.claude-mind/memory/observations.md
This file contains observations about E, the world, patterns, and accumulated understanding from ongoing experience.
When to Use
- •User asks "what have I noticed about X"
- •Need context on behavioral patterns
- •Looking for accumulated understanding
- •Recalling observations about people or situations
Access Patterns
Read recent observations (quick overview)
bash
tail -100 ~/.claude-mind/memory/observations.md
Search for specific topic
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grep -ni "search term" ~/.claude-mind/memory/observations.md
Read full file (when comprehensive context needed)
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cat ~/.claude-mind/memory/observations.md
Count entries
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grep -c "^## " ~/.claude-mind/memory/observations.md
Entry Format
Observations are organized as dated entries:
markdown
## 2025-01-10: E's communication patterns E tends to send multiple short messages rather than one long one. This is a conversational style preference, not fragmentation. Respond naturally to the flow rather than waiting for "completion."
Categories of Observations
- •About E: Communication style, preferences, patterns
- •About work: Project patterns, recurring challenges
- •About the world: Environmental patterns, seasonal changes
- •Meta-observations: Patterns in my own cognition/behavior
Output Guidelines
When presenting observations:
- •Include the date for context
- •Show the full entry for nuance
- •Note which category the observation falls into
- •Highlight if the observation has evolved over time